Inst/Ast Prof/Asc Prof - Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Michigan State University Department of Economics seeks qualified candidates for the following Fixed Term position: Instructor, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to teach students in economics and economics-related courses, with rank determined by degree and years of experience. Duties include: preparing the course; holding lectures; reviewing and grading assignments; advising students; submitting final grades; upholding departmental teaching standards; communicating with departmental leadership to ensure that the courses are completed appropriately.

Appointment level will be made commensurate with degree and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Economics or closely related field required.

Minimum Requirements

Required Degree

• Fixed Term Instructor: Masters’ in Economics or closely related field required.
• Fixed Term Assistant Professor: PhD in Economics or closely related field required.
• Fixed Term Associate Professor: PhD in Economics or closely related field required.

Successful candidates must have demonstrated dedication to instruction and an ability to inspire students with his or her enthusiasm.

Desired Qualifications

We prefer candidates that have experience teaching the subject matter of the course and with teaching students that are at the level of the course (typically undergraduate students or masters students). Applicants may inquire about the specific courses that are being staffed at the time of their application.

Required Application Materials

Please submit the following:

• CV
• Cover letter
• List of references (names and emails only)
• Up to one optional document that could include statements about teaching, research interests, or contributions to diversity.

Special Instructions

All applicants must apply online at http://careers.msu.edu.

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Website

http://econ.msu.edu

Department Statement

The mission of the Department of Economics at Michigan State University consists of three interrelated components: providing the highest quality instruction to our undergraduate and graduate students, conducting leading-edge research in economics, and providing leadership and service to our professional communities. As a unit in a major land-grant university, we are committed to excel in all three components of our mission.

MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations from women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

To learn more about the department, our faculty, and our undergraduate and graduate programs, please visit our website at http://econ.msu.edu.